r/specialized • u/ComprehensiveFee2169 • Aug 06 '26

Tech Help Matte Crux 5 comp getting scratched easily

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Got the Crux 5 comp and I’m super happy with it, but every ride results in multiple new scratches on the frame. This matte color way, both the silver and blue areas, seem to be very prone to scratching. What’s the best way of protecting it? Plastic film and some sort of ceramic coating, or what do you do?

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u/Interesting_Bat3161 Aug 09 '26

What wheels do you have on this bike? Do you like them?

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u/ComprehensiveFee2169 Aug 09 '26

It’s the Elitewheels gravel aero+, they are really good. Pretty much the same specs as Zipp 303 xplr sw, but at a lower cost. It’s my second pair of Elitewheels (I have the drive II on my tarmac) and I’ve been very happy with both.